VISION
“The
local school of choice meeting the needs, interests and wellbeing of a
collaborative school community”
“We
embrace a love of learning and focus on the whole child”
We foster creativity
and ingenuity
Every child has an
eagerness to learn and engage in the world around them. At Payne Road State School we foster this
love of learning by providing students with opportunities to engage with their
learning through academic, creative and athletic pursuits. Our Teachers develop authentic and quality
curriculum and support all learners to engage in that curriculum. Our classrooms are flexible learning spaces
where children interact positively with Teachers, support staff, parents, other
volunteers and their peers in order to share ideas and solve learning
problems. Teachers look for innovative
ways to deliver their curriculum and engage with the school environment beyond
the classroom. Parents and the community
are active members in the learning, bringing expertise in a range of fields and
real world connections to enhance opportunities.
We celebrate learning
The Payne Road State
School community is proud of the achievements of all our students. We celebrate the achievements of students
who, regardless of ability, are positive about their learning. We foster respectful, inclusive practices
across all year levels to support students and offer opportunities for all
students to succeed. We have developed a
well-resourced learning environment through the support of our community that
reflects the high regard for children and their learning.
We build a respectful
learning environment
As a whole school
community we respect one another and recognise the part we all play in the
growth of our children. The children
reflect this respect through their interactions with their Teachers and their
peers. We have a strong values program
that strengthens the respect that the community holds for the children of Payne
Road State School. We develop future
leaders who exhibit our high expectations of learning and behaviour at Payne
Road and beyond in their future pursuits.
We empower the
learning community
Teachers, staff and
students are engaged positively in the work that they do at Payne Road State
School. Through organisational and
collaborative practices we have empowered our Teachers to be proficient
educators who explore new ways of bringing the best out of their students. The community has supported the resourcing of
learning environments and has engaged positively with our staff to ensure that
everyone is well informed about what is best for all the students. We value open, frequent and respectful
communication to ensure the wellbeing of our school community.
CORE VALUES
We value developing
the whole child. We demonstrate this
through:
Collaboration
We work together to create an environment where
children are happy and engaged in quality learning. To do this we balance kindness and empathy
with courage and honesty in order to build trust between children, teachers and
community members. We show respect
towards ourselves, others and our environment.
Creativity
We value learning that encourages children to
develop their thinking. We value
learning that provides a solid foundation for their role in the world. We want our children to grow in mind and
body, to enjoy the discovery of new ideas and ways of doing things. We encourage and foster innovative thinking
that leads us to discover and grow new ways of teaching and learning in order
for our children to achieve their best.
Excellence
We encourage children, staff and parents to be
industrious and strive to achieve their personal best. We constantly strive to aim ever higher and
do better from wherever we start. We
value tenacity in order to achieve our goals.
Celebration
We enjoy coming together as a community to
celebrate learning and success. We
celebrate diversity of ability, background and culture. We show appreciation and acknowledge
achievement.